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CenterPoint volunteers go to the phones for Grads Within Reach

[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000O8Q6X0SappA” g_name=”20140903-CenterPoint” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] Taking time off from supplying the Houston area’s energy needs, 25 CenterPoint Energy employees spent Wednesday calling HISD students who have […]

Demolition is underway at Milby High School campus

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Walnut Bend ES and community raise awareness for National Literacy Month

Celebrity readers share stories, set an example for community involvement Walnut Bend ES partner Phillips 66, along with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, got together at the campus on opening day Monday to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for Houston’s children. The star-studded event kicked off […]

Middle College HS-Gulfton opens purposefully

Unique high school is one of two in HISD on HCC campuses When classes started at 11 a.m. at the new Middle College HS-Gulfton Monday, it was clear this was a different type of campus. Students were starting far later than their comprehensive high school counterparts. There was no bell. And socializing was minimal.

CFS employees recognized at appreciation breakfast

HISD Facilities and Operations employees received a warm welcome back to school on Friday, as they were treated to breakfast and special recognition by General Manager of Facility Services Brian Busby and HISD District 9 Trustee Wanda Adams. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000qQjEz05zAMI” g_name=”20140822-CFS” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” […]

Brrrrr: HISD staff, board members take Ice Bucket Challenge

The Ice Bucket Challenge has been popular around the world, including with Houston ISD staff and the Board of Education. The Ice Bucket Challenge is a fundraiser for the ALS Association, which supports people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). People are challenged to dump a bucket of ice water […]

Superintendent to welcome students back to school

Of the nearly 211,000 HISD students gearing up for the start of school on Aug. 25, several thousand will start their journey to become fully bilingual and biliterate, enrolling in a dual-language program at 32 schools across Houston Independent School District.

HISD PD honors personnel during 17th Annual Awards Luncheon

About 200 officers and personnel of the Houston Independent School District Police Department gathered at Thompson Elementary School on Friday to honor outstanding employees during their 17th Annual Awards Luncheon. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000iNAodDLzh6M” g_name=”2014-PD-Awards” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ […]

Three HISD grads headed for Houston firefighter training with $5,000 scholarships

Growing up with two uncles as firefighters and listening to their stories of saving lives has inspired Furr High School graduate Justice Jones to take a similar career path. “I understand the dangers of being a firefighter because I’ve seen my uncles come home from work with burns, cuts, and even a broken collarbone,” Jones […]